Philadelphia Magazine

Alex Tewfik

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Driving Route 49 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Foot-Long Dogs and a “Belly Buster” Burger

Seemingly untouched by time or history or, really, development of any kind, this is a country road preserved, with idyllic views of farmland and saltwater marshes and some superior crab shacks along the way.

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Driving Route 47 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Oysters, Cheesecake and Massive Sticky Buns

Take a drive on this meandering road that goes through fields and farmlands as well as small towns and main streets, showing off South Jersey in all its quaint and quiet glory.

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8 Must-Have Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic

People will be picnicking all over the Philly area this summer. But only you will have a basket as enviable as this one.

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Halfway Between Philadelphia and the Shore, an Oyster Destination

Growing some of the best-tasting oysters in the country is no easy feat. Neither is turning the Middle of Nowhere, New Jersey, into a foodie destination. Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm’s Lisa Calvo is determined to do both.

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Philly Is Now Home to the Smallest Commercial Distillery in America

Strivers’ Row Distillery, the city’s first Latino-owned distillery, is making Dominican “Papa Juan,” corn whiskey, and one day, bourbon, out of two eight-gallon tanks in a 200-square-foot space in Kensington.

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19 Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Philly Hotels

How to use their pools, have dinner in a suite, and see some of the best local art — all without booking an overnight stay.

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Res Ipsa Cafe’s Former Chef Is Reopening Irwin’s in South Philly

Michael Vincent Ferreri is bringing his modern Sicilian flair to the the eighth floor of the Bok building.

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The Mushroom Cheesesteak, All Grown Up

In the Cheesesteak Capital of the World, the mushroom cheesesteak is finally getting the attention it so rightly deserves.

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10 Delicious Dishes Worth Going Out of Your Way to Eat in Philly

From Hardena’s #NotPizza box to Nano’s Austin-style breakfast tacos, this is what to order now.

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5 COVID-Era Philly Food Innovations We Hope Stick Around Forever

Even the most horrible predicaments have silver linings.

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5 Dining Resolutions for a Better, Healthier, More Delicious 2021

After a particularly long and dismal 2020, let’s make the next year count, shall we?

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All the Little Things We Miss About Restaurants

How much do we long to dine out again? Let me count the ways.

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Birria Is Everywhere Right Now

How social media brought us one of Mexico’s greatest dishes.

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27 Places to Eat Great Fried Chicken in Philly

Fried chicken is everywhere. Here are our favorite spots for some seriously crunchy birds.

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The Official Foobooz Gift Guide

For every cheese-lover, chocolate-eater, and Philly food fan in your life, we’ve got the perfect gift.